Equipment Theft Costs U.S. Rental Industry Over 360 Missing Machines Monthly, $100 Million Annually
According to the American Rental Association (ARA), equipment theft inflicts a staggering $100 million in annual losses on the rental industry, with over 360 machines disappearing each month. Such crimes not only drain business resources but also threaten the stable operation of critical infrastructure projects nationwide. The impact of equipment theft extends far beyond one-time […]
Japan’s Construction Machinery Sees First Growth in 7 Months, Reasons Revealed!
Data released by the Japan Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) on March 31 shows that construction machinery shipments in February totaled ¥280.43 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.7%, marking the first growth in seven months. Although domestic shipments fell 4.3% (¥81.62 billion), continuing a seven-month decline, exports rose 2.9% (¥198.81 billion), shifting to positive growth […]
The “Six Prisms” of the Game Between Chinese Brands and European-American Brands at Germany’s Bauma Exhibition
The Dimensional Reduction Impact on Exhibition Ecology“The German Bauma exhibition completely reshaped my understanding of industry trade shows,” Mr. Chen admitted. From the standardization of the exhibition environment to the professionalism of corporate displays and even the precision of visitor traffic, everything far exceeded his expectations. This triennial event is like the “Davos Forum” of […]
Inventory of the “5 Highlights” at Germany’s Bauma Construction Machinery Exhibition
Last week’s Bauma exhibition attracted approximately 600,000 visitors from over 200 countries. Exhibitors and industry leaders generally reported a positive atmosphere at the event, believing this grand occasion could bring substantial momentum to the equipment industry. Trump Tariffs Become a Hot Topic at the Exhibition Against the backdrop of the current Trump tariff policies, it’s […]
Russia’s Machinery Manufacturing Industry Suffers “Triple Blow”
Under the current domestic economic conditions in Russia, the achievements of local machinery manufacturers, rising production costs, declining demand, and challenges in credit policies became the core topics of discussion at a special session of the 9th Moscow Economic Forum. The thematic session titled “2025 Machinery Manufacturing—Challenge or Breakthrough?” was held on April 2, with […]
Why Are Parallel Imported Equipment Prices in Russia Remaining Firm Despite Price Drops in Construction equipment made in China?
As the Russian ruble strengthens, the prices of Construction equipment made in China have declined in the first quarter of 2025, but equipment entering Russia through parallel import channels has not shown a significant downward trend. (Published by Russian Construction Machinery Network, summarized by Machinery Intelligence Station) Taking excavators as an example, Russian Construction Machinery Network analyzed the prices […]
Are the giants joining forces to start an intelligent revolution?
Against the backdrop of growing global infrastructure construction demand and rising labor costs, the construction machinery industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digitalization, automation and intelligent technologies. Marriage between construction machinery giants and technology companies: an intelligent revolution in the field of mechanical control Recently, three major collaborations, including Volvo Construction Equipment and […]
“Trump’s New Tariffs to Spike U.S. Construction Machinery Costs by $4.2B—Will Consumers Foot the Bill?”
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a series of new trade tariffs on what he called “Liberation Day,” which are projected to raise the cost of construction machinery imported into the United States by approximately $4.2 billion. Key Data & Analysis Net Import Share: 20% of construction machinery sold in the U.S. in 2024 (28.7万 units sold nationwide, […]
Buyers’ Market Emerges in Russia as Importers Face an Existential Crisis
China’s Dominance and a Looming Market Freeze China maintains a strong grip over the market for construction machinery in Russia, including pivotal sectors such as the small wheel loader segment. Nonetheless, industry analysts are signaling a potential freeze in market activity by mid-2025, owing to an oversupply situation. This may lead to intensified price competitions, […]